Posted by petrus, on January 24th, 2021
O God, who didst enlighten the holy Abbot Saint Cadoc with thy heavenly wisdom: May it please thee that after his pattern we may renounce the hidden things of darkness and so walk in the light of thy truth that we may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ . . . → Read More: Saint Cadoc
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Posted by petrus, on January 24th, 2021
Timothy and his grandmother, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669). From Wikipedia. Timothy, his mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were all members of the Christian community in Lystra in Lycaonia, when Paul visited Lystra for the second time, in the company of Silas.
O God, eternal and only wise, who by . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy
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Posted by petrus, on January 24th, 2021
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Jesus Healing the Servant of a Centurion, by Paolo Veronese (1528–1588). From Wikipedia.
The 1928 Book of Common Prayer . . . → Read More: The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
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Posted by petrus, on January 23rd, 2021
Photograph of Phillips Brooks. From Wikipedia.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, the source and perfection of all virtues, who didst inspire thy servant Phillips Brooks both to do what is right and to preach what is true: Grant that all ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may afford to thy faithful people, by . . . → Read More: Phillips Brooks, Bishop of Massachusetts
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Posted by petrus, on January 22nd, 2021
Vincent of Saragossa in Prison, School of Francisco Ribalta, 17th century. From Wikipedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Vincent with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth: Grant us in like manner for love of the to despise the prosperity of this world, and to fear . . . → Read More: Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 21st, 2021
Saint Agnes, by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581–1641). From Wikipedia.
Almighty and everlasting God, who dost choose the weak things of the world to confound the strong: Mercifully grant that we who celebrate the simplicity of thy child–martyr Saint Agnes may, by thy grace, be pure in heart, firm in faith, and resolute . . . → Read More: Saint Agnes, Roman Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 20th, 2021
O Lord our Governor, Ruler of all nations: Look favourably upon thy servant Joseph as he dedicateth himself to the service of our country. Grant him the wisdom, courage, and strength to lead our country in the paths of righteousness, that we may dwell in peace and prosperity, and be an example to all . . . → Read More: For an Inauguration
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Posted by petrus, on January 20th, 2021
Saint Fabian, by Giovanni di Paolo (c. 1403–1482). From Wikipedia.
We beseech thee, O Lord, to grant us after the example of Saint Fabian, thy martyr, constancy in thy faith and truth; that, being grounded in divine love, we may be moved from its perfection by no temptations; through Jesus Christ our . . . → Read More: Saint Fabian, Bishop of Rome and Martyr
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Posted by petrus, on January 20th, 2021
St Sebastian Tended by St Irene, by Hendrick ter Brugghen (1588–1629). From Wikipedia.
O God, fill us with that spirit of courage which gave thy martyr Sebastian strength to offer his life in faithful witness; and help us to learn from him to cherish thy law and to obey thee rather than . . . → Read More: Saint Sebastian
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Posted by petrus, on January 19th, 2021
The Transfiguration by Raphael (1483–1520) by Raphael. Downloaded from Artist Hideout. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
The week between the Confession of Saint Peter (January 18th) and the Conversion of Saint Paul (January 25th) is widely (but not universally) observed as a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
. . . → Read More: For the Unity of the Church
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